PnutButterJelly replied to chwcbesteph's topic in General Students
We had to do a background check and a drug screen. Both were around $50. That wasn't bad. The most expensive part is that we were required to have an iPod touch and a $200 nursing app for it. Luckily...
I had a misdemeanor from 2006 for a $30 check on my record. I had to get it expunged before I could do clinicals. No site would have let me work with it. I don't know what your hospitals are like, but...
PnutButterJelly replied to PnutButterJelly's topic in Pediatric
This is sort of the direction I went with. The prompt was this--Why do you want to work here? What makes a good pediatric nurse? So I kind of utilized good traits within myself to explain a good...
So I am about to be a new grad and I am applying to a pediatric new grad program. One of the requirements is to write an essay on why I want to be a pediatric nurse. I have already written the essay,...
PnutButterJelly replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Nursing Career
I would include it as it is recent experience. When asked just explain about your situation with your mother, if you are comfortable with that. I don't think anyone would think any less of you...
PnutButterJelly replied to PnutButterJelly's topic in Pediatric
Thank you guys for all the awesome advice! I actually want to go into peds for 3 reasons. The first is that I really want to work in family centered care. I think that is something that gets left out...
PnutButterJelly replied to PnutButterJelly's topic in Pediatric
Definitely not trying to be gimmicky. I guess that I am afraid that it will come off cheesy or unoriginal, even though it is absolutely the truth. I can't really explain the feeling that being...
I graduate in May and have already been applying. Most of the application have a place to mark that says you will be a new grad within 6 months. At least the places I have applied. The other aspect is...
PnutButterJelly replied to bluedove1's topic in General Students
I can't tell you what to do. But I can say I would probably stay in the ASN program. I am about to graduate from an ASN program and as soon as I get a job I will going back for my BSN. The positive...
PnutButterJelly replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students
Graduation and pinning on May 10. Anyone else have a countdown timer on their computer desktop? I have mine set to the hour. It makes every day just a bit more bearable.
I just want to point out as an atheist just how offensive that last line is. I don't think you meant to offend anyone, but phrases like this are commonly used. I have met many Christian nurses that I...
Almost all of my teachers have been amazing. We have a small class too and mostly get support as needed. My first semester clinical instructor though...definitely not going to miss her. The stories I...
As a current nursing student about to graduate, I don't think my instructors have really put any illusions in our minds, but they haven't really said it will be hard to get a job. I, however, have no...
I think my dream job is Peds oncology. I can't say for sure because I haven't done it yet. But I just really feel like it is for me. I do know whatever my dream job, it will definitely be in